Case Studies

Nutrition & Santé is Europe’s leading maker of organic and
health foods. Biscuits roll off its production lines in stacks of 4
or 5 units that are then wrapped in packs and inserted in their
cardboard packaging at high speed.

Timex is America's leading watchmaker and is present in more than
80 countries. Fralsen, its French entity, makes watch movements and
used contact sensors and conventional comparators and was looking
for a way to improve their inspection process.

By using KEYENCE’s LJ-G sensor, the Automotive Equipment
Manufacturer has automated its inspection of airbag deployment
slits in vehicle dashboards. This resulted in stable measurements
and a fast return on investment.

As the market leader in digital microscopy, KEYENCE CORPORATION has been recognized by R&D Magazine for its developments in the field of microscopy and awarded with an R&D 100 Award. Regarded by many as the “Oscars of Innovation”, the R&D 100 Awards acknowledge and showcase the top 100 technology products of the year.

The Problem:The automated tray loader will occasionally load a tray improperly
on the conveyor track. This misloaded tray eventually crashes the
production line creating downtime, machine damage and potential
danger for operators.

The Problem:The operators switch between jobs to keep fresh, however some
components are not always placed onto the assemblies. This can
create several scenarios. The first is that the assembly damages
parts within the automation equipment.

The Problem:Gauging was performed using hand gauges, contact-type gauges, or
some other less accurate indirect methods. Having no standard
developed practice, workers at the plant were not taking reliable
measurements.

The Problem:During assembly, if the diaphragm is not seated in the right place,
the two halves will not seal properly creating a defective product.
One half with a smaller diameter fits inside a larger one with the
gasket acting as a cushion in between. During seating, a diaphragm
can become “pinched” during the process sometimes creating tears
and/or not allowing for the necessary tight seal required by the
part.